American Imperialism

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What term describes building an empire by conquering other nations?

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Imperialism

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The acquisition of the Hawaiian Islands in 1898 was a result of United States -----

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Imperialism

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What does it mean that the provisional government was planning to "annex" Hawaii?

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add as a territory

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What was the role of Liliuokalani during the annexation of Hawaii?

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Liliuokalani was the last queen of Hawaii who tried to desperately resist US control of the Hawaiian Islands.

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What was the main crop the United States was interested in from Hawaii?

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Sugar

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Hostility towards Spain increased as Americans were persuaded by _____________, which is a style of newspaper reporting that emphasizes sensational news.

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Yellow Journalism

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Which ship was sank in Cuban waters and led to America declaring war on Spain?

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U.S.S. Maine

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What became the rallying cry for people that wanted a war with Spain in Cuba?

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"Remember the Maine!"

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A diverse group of volunteers that was organized by Theodore Roosevelt to fight in Cuba

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Rough Riders

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The Spanish American War was fought in all of the following places EXCEPT for.... Hawaii, The Philippines, Cuba

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Hawaii